1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1994 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota RAV4 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 100 kg more than 1994 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1994 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Mustang (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota RAV4. (175 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Mustang | 1994 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |
